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The British Society of Animal Science has collaborated with BCBC to re-launch the prestigious Sir John Hammond Award, recognising significant contributions to animal science.

ICBF exists to benefit farmers, the agri-food industry and wider communities through genetic gain, developing and applying science and technology to make the most of it.

ABP is a leading consumer food business delivering quality beef products to retail, foodservice and manufacturing customers, committed to supporting British agriculture.

The Automatic Dipping and Flushing system from ADF Milking was developed by founder James Duke in 2003, with the first prototype following in 2004 to boost hygiene efficiency.

A preview of the 2021 conference programme, with a first look at the speakers and sessions lined up for the club's next virtual gathering.

Artificial insemination benefits beef producers in many ways, allowing suckler herd owners to access high genetic merit sires with desired estimated breeding values.

As more people turn to the Hereford for its ease of management and grass-converting ability, we catch up with the society to explore its growth and future direction.

The BCBC committee decided to organise a virtual conference for 2021, themed 'Our Breeding Goals: learn from the past to focus on the future', embracing change and technology.

Long-standing BCBC member Dr Brian McGuirk has published 'A Bovine Thriller', a 125-page historical account of Great Britain's dairy cattle breeding industry.

Due to Covid-19 uncertainty, BCBC decided to go virtual for the 2021 conference. This one-day e-conference on Tuesday 26 January is an exciting change of direction.

The Shout about the Sire campaign was launched by AHDB at the 2019 British Cattle Breeders Conference, aiming to increase the number of known sires recorded on passports.

Based on feedback from previous conferences, the BCBC committee tried a new format for the Monday afternoon beef workshop, going back to basics with a more interactive style.